The Temple of the Lord (Christ’s Vision for the Church, Part 2)
…Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone, in whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God by the Spirit. Ephesians 2.20-22
Dwelling place of God
Foundational to Christ’s vision for His Church is that it should be a dwelling place where He and His people live together in the salvation He provides.
The King is Supreme
Ecclesiastes 8.2-4
2I say,
“Keep the king’s commandment for the sake of your oath to God.
3Do not be hasty to go from his presence. Do not take your stand for an evil thing, for he does whatever pleases him.”
4Where the word of the king is, there is power,
And who may say to him, “What are you doing?”
The Importance of Spiritual Disciplines
Foundations of a Worldview
Now when the people saw that Moses delayed coming down from the mountain, the people gathered together to Aaron, and said to him, “Come, make us gods that shall go before us…” Exodus 32.1
1 Corinthians 10:12-13
Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able […]